![]() Keep in mind, there’s no such thing as “Honeysuckle” or “Apple” essential oil and essential oils generally smell like the plants from which they’re derived – not a scent you might experience in Bed Bath and Beyond or Yankee Candle. Does it remind you of commercial room sprays, perfumes, candles or other fragrances? If so, it may be adulterated with synthetics or it’s completely synthetic. It Contains Synthetic Fragrance CompoundsĬlose your eyes the next time you smell a newly opened bottle of essential oil. ![]() In which case, you should ask the company if the oil contains a carrier oil in hopes that they’re honest with you. ![]() One way to identify this is if, say, an oil like Rose, Jasmine or other generally expensive oils seem erroneously cheap. An untrustworthy company will sell you an oil that’s been cut with carrier oil and not tell you. But, the fact is that you know this when purchasing your oil. In our case, we offer prediluted Roll-Ons so you can conveniently apply your Roll-On topically. Sure, some companies offer pre diluted essential oils to make them more affordable for consumers. To help you understand the EG difference, here are our top tips for spotting the fakes. But essential oils can be counterfeit, too! At Edens Garden, we only stock the highest-quality essential oils so you can be sure you’re getting the very best. The word seems intrinsically linked to the image of fake dollar bills. We determined that he was the original creator of the artwork, obtained details on his extensive sales history, voluntary surrender of all labels remaining in his possession (10,000+) & the identity of the label manufacturer.When we think of the word counterfeit, the first thing that comes to mind is money. After establishing rapport, we garnered this indvidiual’s cooperation. Through diligent investigation & strategic communication with sellers, we worked our way up the supply chain from the lower-level marketplace sellers to mid-level suppliers, to the primary label distributor. There were a few different iterations of these “Compare to” labels, some which appeared more blatantly infringing than others. On the “Compare to” side, sellers offering these products were primarily located in five southeastern states. The individual admitted to printing the labels himself at a local pack & ship store. At that point, the individual was charged with possession with intent to sell counterfeit goods (NC GS 80-11.1). In meeting the individual at an agreed upon location with law enforcement (undercover), we completed a purchase of the counterfeit product and witnessed the seller sticking the counterfeit labels on the product. In these instances, we coordinated with the client to have the listings submitted for removal from the marketplaces.Īs an example of a seller that developed into a more substantial target – Vaudra arranged to meet with the individual to execute a buy/bust operation with the North Carolina Secretary of State’s Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce. When engaging these sellers in undercover dialog, they would talk a big game – but in requesting specifics and/or arranging to meet for a purchase, it would be a bait-and-switch with non-labeled product. As was demonstrated during the investigation, marketplace sellers were regularly borrowing photos of the counterfeit products from others, so the same images popped up repeatedly. On the counterfeit side, potential leads came in all shapes and sizes. Over 100 individuals, entities or other related parties were investigated as part of these two initiatives – one focused on the counterfeit labels and another on the “Compare to” variant. ![]() An organized investigative approach was critical as the network of sellers continued to grow.
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